Shoehorning an entry here guys. Please forgive me after the challenge is done. I won't be contending for any top prizes. I'll be happy to finish over 5. Oddly enough this was taken at the local camera club summer picnic.
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Nice photo of a duck couple. I like it alot, although I wouldn't choose it as a "country life" photo. I'd put this more in a wildlife category. Ducks live in city parks too.
Focus and clarity are excellent here and the colors rich and vibrant. I don't, however, feel the composition is anything out of the ordinary. Good job.